tuned percussion

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Definition

A common sub-classification of percussion instruments that is comprised of instruments that are typically used to perform melodic or harmonic sections of a composition. All of these instruments are tuned (able to produce a specific pitch) and notated with normal music notation.
Tuned percussion instruments include:
Struck Membranophone
Percussion Idiophone
Concussion Idiophone
timpani bell lyre antique cymbals
  celeste  
  chimes  
  crotales  
  glockenspiel  
  marimba  
  orchestra bells  
  steel drums  
  vibraphone  
  xylophone